Core Refusal Reason
The submission of an inadequate Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS) which failed to provide sufficient information to assess potential environmental impacts and effects on protected European sites.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) is inadequate, specifically regarding Land/Soil, Ground Water, Surface Water, and Air, preventing a full assessment of the likely direct or indirect environmental impacts of the proposal.
- The Natura Impact Statement (NIS) lacks clarity and contains deficiencies in the Site Specific Ammonia Assessment, meaning it cannot be established that the development would not adversely affect the integrity of the River Barrow and River Nore SAC (002162).
- The proposed development is considered contrary to proper planning and sustainable development as the submitted reports do not represent a systematic analysis or provide robust scientific evidence to support their findings.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RDP-01RDP-03RDP-05RDP-06RDP-07RDP-11RDP-15RDO-01RDO-03RDO-04EnvP-03EnvO-03EnvO-07
Decision Document Summary
Aidan Brady sought planning permission for the construction of a pig finishing unit and two meal bins at Ballykean, Geashill, Co. Offaly, on a 0.72-hectare site adjacent to an existing pig farm. Offaly County Council refused the application because the submitted Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS) were deemed technically insufficient. The Planning Authority concluded that the lack of adequate information regarding impacts on soil, water, air, and the R...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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